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HV55 KNY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank filler hose cracked and perished

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,808 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 99,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,038 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Smell of diesel in engine bay, possibly slight fuel leak under engine cover

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,350 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Fail 11 Sep 2014 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,315 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,207 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,770 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,322 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 29,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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HV55 KNY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV55 KNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV55 KNY registered?

HV55 KNY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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